Weight Loss Tips

At the Hairy Bikers’ Diet Club it’s not just about a short-term weight loss fix, but all about living a healthy lifestyle for good, and this involves all aspects of life. So we’ve put together a little library of some awesome articles we found really useful, covering health, fitness, nutrition and weight loss to help further your knowledge. And as they say, knowledge is power, so read your way to good health and happiness. Oh, and we’ll be updating this every so often with more topical hot-off-the-press issues, so make sure you check back here regularly.

Healthy Lunches For The Working Week

Healthy lunches are a must if you're looking to lose some weight. But what do you do when you're working and take a packed lunch? When you're a busy, hard working person, it's important to plan your lunches so that they're quick to make, healthy, mega filling and...

Can Your Thyroid Affect Your Weight?

Why isn’t my weight shifting? How can I possibly feel so tired after a full night’s sleep? When will my mood improve? We’ve all asked ourselves these questions at some stage – and more often than not, matters like insomnia or mild depression resolve themselves. But if...

IBS – What Is It and What Can You Do?

April is IBS Awareness Month and we have decided to dedicate some time to answering some important questions about IBS and how you can spot the symptoms. IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is not uncommon. It actually affects around 15% of the population, but often goes...

Jazz Up Your H20

We all know we need to drink two to three litres of water every day, but if you’re struggling to consume this much of the healthy clear stuff, help is at hand. Fruit infusing water bottles are a big trend in the health and fitness world at the moment, plus with all...

10 Snacks Under 100 Calories

Did you bust your belt during Breaking Bad? Or transform into an actual zombi midway through The Walking Dead? Binge watching box sets is now the coolest thing to do on a Friday night. Who would choose to spend time and energy actually going out when you can cosy up...

Menopause and Weight Loss

Menopause is an inevitable life change that all women, at varying stages, will need to go through. For some, it’s not a big deal. For others, it can trigger all sorts of unwanted symptoms – one of which is weight fluctuations or a difficulty shifting timber. While we...

Abs And Arms

Toned abs and arms are probably on most peoples' wish list as we start to bare all in swimsuits and short-sleeve tops. But sadly these are two of the most problematic areas for many. Typical, hey? But don't fret. Simply follow our guide to learn the best ways to start...

8 Excuses That Have To Stop

Getting in shape requires dedication and commitment. Once you’ve set some goals, it should be easy to exercise, right? Well, that’s not always the case. Obstacles creep up, and if you’re not careful, excuses can keep you from getting the physique you want. Check out...

Find Time To Train: Create An Exercise Regime You’ll Stick To

Why do some people always seem to have time to work out while others can’t find even 30 minutes? In our fast-paced world, it’s no secret that we’re all more time-poor than ever. And with the clocks going back and darkness descending earlier, it’s even more difficult...

Weight Loss On An All-Inclusive Holiday

Are you going away on an all-inclusive package holiday this summer? Perhaps you've booked a cruise or a weekend break at a holiday village and are worried about maintaining your weight loss while you're there? Don't panic! There are ways you can keep any unwanted...

Your mum’s constant refrain to eat your vegetables was based on some pretty solid science. Vegetables are the ultimate weight loss food. High in water, full of fibre, low-GI, satiating, packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, vegetables are a dieter’s best...

“Music is a legal drug for athletes,” claims Dr Costas Karagherghis, an expert on the effects of music on exercise performance at Brunel University’s School of Sport and Education in the UK. He could be on to something. In 2009 the winner of the Lakefront Marathon in...

Losing inspiration on your healthy food shop already? Here are 10 of the top supermarket superfoods to put in your shopping basket: BROCCOLI This green dynamo dishes up vitamins C, K and A as well as folate and fibre. It’s also packed with isothiocyanates. Broccoli...

We are almost a month into the New Year, but is your willpower on its last legs? Lack of willpower is also the most cited reason for not sticking to a healthy eating plan, according to the American Psychological Association. Fortunately, willpower is like a muscle....

Strength training, also referred to as resistance training, can help you lose fat, build muscle, and so much more. Here's why you should do it: 1. YOU'LL LIVE LONGER While most forms of regular exercise could add years to your life, strength training in particular has...

A weight loss plateau is a common dilemma, but don't despair as there are a number of reasons to explain what could be going on. Here's a few, so listen up... MUSCLE WEIGHS MORE THAN FAT First of all it’s important that you don’t get too hung up on the number on the...

The 9th March is annual No Smoking Day. So to encourage everyone to put down their puff for at least 24 hours, but ideally longer, we thought we would show you how quickly and dramatically your body will benefit from not smoking. It is astonishing how your clever...

So the week of love is looming, so we're going to be sharing with you our top tips to get you going full throttle in the bedroom! First up it's exercise! There's no better way of getting your endorphins racing than by getting a proper sweat on! But what exactly are...

A dribble of olive oil, a glove of garlic, zest of a lemon and a sprinkle of salt — ah, stop ... rewind. It seems that when it comes to enhancing the flavour of food, we should be easing up on the white stuff. In light of Salt Awareness Week on 29th February - 6th...

Rugby is a sport loved and enjoyed by many, but thankfully you don't need to be tackled to a pulp on the pitch in order to train like you a rugby player and reap the fitness benefits. We caught up with Saracens’ Strength and Conditioning Coach and former Saracens...